Table of Contents Read me first Network connectivity Mobile data Wi-Fi Getting started Tethering Internet Package contents Device layout Using the SIM or USIM card and Personalising battery Using a memory card Managing the Home and Apps screens Turning the device on and off Setting wallpaper and ringtones Locking and unlocking the screen Changing the screen lock method...
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Table of Contents Messages & email Voice Recorder Facebook Messages Google apps Email Connecting with other Camera devices Basic shooting Bluetooth Shooting modes Wi-Fi Direct Camera settings Device & data manager Gallery Upgrading the device Viewing photos or videos Transferring files between the device Editing photos and a computer Backing up and restoring data...
• D efault apps that come with the device are subject to updates and may no longer be supported without prior notice. If you have questions about an app provided with the device, contact a Samsung Service Centre. For user-installed apps, contact service providers.
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Read me first Instructional icons Warning: situations that could cause injury to yourself or others Caution: situations that could cause damage to your device or other equipment Note: notes, usage tips, or additional information...
• A ppearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. • Y ou can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer. Make sure they are compatible with the device before purchase. • U se only Samsung-approved accessories. Using unapproved accessories may cause the performance problems and malfunctions that are not covered by the warranty.
Getting started Device layout Front camera Earpiece Power button Touch screen Home button Back button Menu button Microphone Multipurpose jack Headset jack Flash GPS antenna Speaker Rear camera Volume button Back cover Main antenna...
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• D o not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery. • U sing a Samsung-approved screen protector is recommended. Unapproved screen protectors may cause the sensors to malfunction.
Getting started Using the SIM or USIM card and battery Installing the SIM or USIM card and battery Insert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephone service provider, and the included battery. Only microSIM cards work with the device. Remove the back cover.
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SIM card slot, take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to remove the memory card. • U se caution not to lose or let others use the SIM or USIM card. Samsung is not responsible for any damages or inconveniences caused by lost or stolen cards.
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Getting started Replace the back cover. Removing the SIM or USIM card and battery Remove the back cover. Pull out the battery. Pull out the SIM or USIM card.
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Use the charger to charge the battery before using it for the first time. A computer can be also used to charge the battery by connecting them via the USB cable. Use only Samsung-approved chargers, batteries, and cables. Unapproved chargers or cables can cause the battery to explode or damage the device.
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• I f the device is not charging properly, take the device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre. After fully charging, disconnect the device from the charger. First unplug the charger from the device, and then unplug it from the electric socket.
Getting started Reducing the battery consumption Your device provides options that help you save the battery power. By customising these options and deactivating features in the background, you can use the device longer between charges: • W hen you are not using the device, switch to sleep mode by pressing the Power button. •...
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Do not remove the memory card while the device is transferring or accessing information. Doing so can cause data to be lost or corrupted or can damage the memory card or device. Samsung is not responsible for losses that result from the misuse of damaged memory cards, including the loss of data.
Getting started Formatting the memory card A memory card formatted on a computer may not be compatible with the device. Format the memory card on the device. Open the Apps screen, tap Settings → Power and storage → an image under Storage → Format SD card →...
Getting started Locking and unlocking the screen Pressing the Power button turns off the screen and locks it. Also, the screen turns off and automatically locks if the device is not used for a specified period. To unlock the screen, press the Power button or the Home button and flick your finger in any direction within the unlock screen area.
Basics Using the touch screen • D o not allow the touch screen to come into contact with other electrical devices. Electrostatic discharges can cause the touch screen to malfunction. • T o avoid damaging the touch screen, do not tap it with anything sharp or apply excessive pressure to it with your fingertips.
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Basics Tapping and holding Tap and hold an item or the screen for more than 2 seconds to access available options. Dragging To move an item, tap and hold it and drag it to the target position. Double-tapping Double-tap on a webpage or image to zoom in. Double-tap again to return.
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Basics Flicking Flick left or right on the Home screen or the Apps screen to see another panel. Flick up or down to scroll through a webpage or a list of items, such as contacts. Spreading and pinching Spread two fingers apart on a webpage, map, or image to zoom in a part. Pinch to zoom out.
Basics Home screen layout Home screen The Home screen is the starting point for accessing all of the device’s features. It displays widgets, favourite apps, and more. Widgets are small apps that launch specific app functions to provide information and convenient access on your Home screen. To view other panels, scroll left or right, or tap one of the screen indicators at the bottom of the screen.
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Basics Home screen options On the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, or tap to access the available options.
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Basics Apps screen The Apps screen displays icons for all apps, including newly installed apps. On the Home screen, drag the favourite apps panel upwards to open the Apps screen. To view other panels, scroll left or right, or select a screen indicator at the bottom of the screen. To customise the Apps screen, refer to Managing the Apps screen.
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Basics Indicator icons Indicator icons appear on the status bar at the top of the screen. The icons listed in the table below are most common. The status bar may not appear at the top of the screen in some apps. To display the status bar, drag down from the top of the screen.
Basics Notifications panel Using the notifications panel When you receive new notifications, such as messages or missed calls, indicator icons appear on the status bar. To see more information about the icons, open the notifications panel and view the details. To open the notifications panel, drag the status bar downwards.
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Basics You can use the following functions on the notifications panel. Activate or deactivate options. Tap and hold a button to view Launch Settings. more detailed settings. Maximise brightness for better Adjust the brightness. visibility in bright conditions. Clear all notifications. Select a SIM or USIM card for calls and messaging services.
Basics • L ocation: Refer to Location for more information. • W i-Fi tethering: Refer to Tethering for more information. • F light mode: Refer to Flight mode for more information. Opening apps On the Home screen or the Apps screen, select an app icon to open it. To open the list of recently-used apps, press and hold the Home button and select an app icon to open.
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Basics Managing apps Uninstalling or disabling apps To disable default apps, open the Apps screen and tap and hold an app. appears on the → Disable. apps that you can disable. Tap To uninstall downloaded apps, open the Apps screen, tap and hold an app, and then tap →...
Basics Entering text Keyboard layout A keyboard appears automatically when you enter text to send messages, create memos, and more. Text entry is not supported in some languages. To enter text, you must change the input language to one of the supported languages. Change the keyboard settings.
Basics Using additional keyboard functions Tap and hold to use various functions. Other icons may appear instead of the icon depending on the last function that was used. • : Add an item from the clipboard. • : Change the keyboard settings. •...
Basics My Files About My Files Use this app to access various files stored in the device or in other locations, such as cloud storage services. Tap My Files on the Apps screen. View files by categories. View files stored in the device. View files saved in cloud storage services.
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Basics Viewing files Tap My Files on the Apps screen. Select a folder to open it. To go up a level in the directory, tap Select a folder, tap , and then use the following options: • S earch: Search for files or folders. •...
Basics Ultra power saving mode Use this mode to extend the device’s battery power. In ultra power saving mode, the device performs the following: • R estricts the available apps to essential and selected apps only. • D eactivates the mobile data connection when the screen turns off. •...
Network connectivity Mobile data Connect the device to a mobile network to use the Internet or share media files with other devices. Refer to Mobile network for additional options. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Mobile network, and then tap the Mobile data switch to activate it.
Network connectivity Using Smart network switch Use this feature to maintain a stable network connection when you browse webpages, download content, and more. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Wi-Fi → → Advanced, and then tap the Smart network switch switch. The device automatically switches from a Wi-Fi network to a mobile network when the current Wi-Fi network is weak or unstable.
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Network connectivity On the other device’s screen, search for and select your device from the Wi-Fi networks list. On the connected device, use the device’s mobile data connection to access the Internet. Using USB tethering Share the device’s mobile data connection with other devices via a USB cable. On the Apps screen, tap Settings →...
Network connectivity Internet Browsing webpages Tap Internet on the Apps screen. Tap the address field. To change the search engine, tap the search engine icon next to the web address field. Enter the web address or a keyword, and then tap Go. To view the toolbars, drag your finger downwards slightly on the screen.
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Network connectivity Setting the homepage Tap Internet on the Apps screen. → Settings → Set homepage, and then select one of the following: • D efault page: Set the device’s default webpage as your homepage. • C urrent page: Set the current webpage as your homepage. •...
Personalising Managing the Home and Apps screens Managing the Home screen Adding widgets On the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, tap , and then tap a widget. Moving and removing an item Tap and hold an item on the Home screen, and then drag it to a new location. To move the item to another panel, drag it to the side of the screen.
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Personalising Managing the favourite apps panel The favourite apps panel is at the lower part of the Home screen. You can add frequently-used apps to the panel. → Edit, tap and hold an item, and then drag it to a new location. On the Apps screen, tap To remove an item from the panel, tap and hold an item and drag it to the Apps screen.
Personalising Creating folders → Create folder. On the Apps screen, tap Tick apps to move to the folder and tap DONE. Enter a folder name and tap Done. Managing folders To rename a folder, select a folder and tap the existing folder name. Enter a new name for the folder and tap Done.
The device requires an unlock code whenever unlocking it. If the unlock code is forgotten, take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to reset it. A PIN consists of numbers only. Enter four numbers, and then enter the password again to verify it.
Personalising Private mode About private mode Hide personal content in your device to prevent others from accessing it. In private mode, you can hide items in My Files. Setting up private mode On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Privacy and safety → Private mode. Read the on-screen information and tap Next.
Backing up and restoring data for more information. Using Samsung Smart Switch You can transfer data of the previous device to a new device via Smart Switch (for mobiles). Visit www.samsung.com/smartswitch for more information. Samsung Smart Switch is not supported on some devices.
On your new device, tap OK to receive the data. Using Samsung Kies Import a backup of your data from your computer via Samsung Kies to restore data on your device. You can also back up data to the computer via Samsung Kies. Refer to...
Phone Making calls Tap Phone on the Apps screen. → Tap Keypad, enter a phone number, and then tap to make a voice call, or tap Video call to make a video call. You can also make calls to phone numbers listed in Logs and Contacts.
Phone Number prediction Tap Keypad. When entering numbers on the keypad, automatic predictions appear. Select one of these to make a call. Speed dial numbers Tap Keypad. For speed dial numbers, tap and hold the corresponding digit. To assign a contact to a speed dial number, tap and hold an available speed dial number on →...
Phone Rejecting a call When a call comes in, drag outside the large circle. To send a message when rejecting an incoming call, drag the reject message bar upwards. To create various rejection messages, open the Apps screen and tap Phone → Keypad → →...
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Phone • B luetooth: Switch to a Bluetooth headset if it is connected to the device. • A dd call: Dial a second call. • M ute: Turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you. •...
Contacts Adding contacts Moving contacts from other devices You can move contacts from other devices to your device. Refer to Transferring data from your previous device for more information. Creating contacts manually On the Apps screen, tap Contacts. → Create and enter contact information. •...
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Contacts Edit the contact information. Tap DONE. Deleting a contact → Delete → Delete. Select a contact to delete and tap Sharing a contact → Share via, and then select a sharing method. Select a contact to share, tap Importing and exporting contacts Import contacts from storage services to your device or export contacts from the device to storage services.
Messages & email Messages Sending messages Send text messages (SMS) or multimedia messages (MMS). You may incur additional charges for sending or receiving messages when you are roaming. Tap Messages on the Apps screen. Add recipients and enter a message. Select contacts from the Enter recipients.
Messages & email Viewing incoming messages Incoming messages are grouped into message threads by contact. Select a contact to view the person’s messages. You may incur additional charges for sending or receiving messages when you are roaming. While viewing a message, tap to use one of the following options: •...
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Messages & email Email Setting up email accounts Tap Email on the Apps screen. Set up an email account when opening Email for the first time. Select an email service and enter the email address and password. Tap Next for a private email account or tap Manual setup for a company email account.
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Messages & email Reading emails Tap Email on the Apps screen. Tap MAILBOX → Inbox under an email account to use, and new messages are retrieved. To → Refresh. manually retrieve new messages, tap Tap a message to read. Mark the message as important. Open attachments.
Camera Basic shooting Taking photos or recording videos Tap Camera on the Apps screen. to take a photo or tap to record a video. • S pread two fingers apart on the screen to zoom in, and pinch to zoom out. Display current mode.
Camera Launching Camera on the locked screen To quickly take photos of special moments, launch Camera on the locked screen. On the locked screen, drag outside the large circle. If is not shown, open the Apps screen, tap Settings → Lock screen and security → Lock screen, and then tap the Camera shortcut switch to activate it.
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Camera Panorama Use this mode to take a photo composed of many photos strung together. The device in Gallery. identifies the photo with On the Apps screen, tap Camera → MODE → Panorama. To get the best shot, follow these tips: •...
Camera Camera settings On the Apps screen, tap Camera → . Not all of the following options are available in both still camera and video camera modes. • : Activate or deactivate the flash. • : Use this for delayed-time shots. •...
Gallery Viewing photos or videos Viewing content on the device On the Apps screen, tap Gallery and select an image or a video. Video files show the icon on the preview thumbnail. To add the image or video to the favourite list, tap the screen, and then tap Accessing additional options On the Apps screen, tap Gallery.
Gallery Select an image or a video, tap , and then use the following options: • S lideshow: Start a slideshow with the images in the current folder. • E dit: Edit the image. • D elete: Delete the image or video. •...
Multimedia Music Playing music Tap Music on the Apps screen. Select a music category, and then select a song to play. Set the file as your favourite song. Turn on shuffle. Change the repeat mode. Open the playlist. Adjust the volume. Skip to the previous song.
Multimedia Creating playlists Make an own selection of songs. Tap Music on the Apps screen. Tap Playlists → → Create. Enter a title, tap Create, tick songs to include, and then tap DONE. → Add to playlist → DONE and select To add the currently-playing song to a playlist, tap the playlist.
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Multimedia Sharing or deleting videos Tap Video on the Apps screen. → Share via, tick videos, tap DONE, and then select a sharing method. → Delete, tick videos, and then tap DELETE.
Security features Help message About help message You can preset contacts to send a message to in an emergency. Send messages to your primary contacts by quickly pressing the Power button three times. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Privacy and safety → Send help messages. Adding primary contacts On the Apps screen, tap Settings →...
Useful apps and features FM Radio Listening to the FM radio Tap Joy Box → FM Radio on the Apps screen. Before you use this app, you must connect a headset, which serves as the radio antenna. The FM radio scans available radio stations and they are indicated by lines on the wheel when running for the first time.
Useful apps and features Adding stations to the favourites list Tap Joy Box → FM Radio on the Apps screen. Select a radio station, and then tap to add the station to the favourites list. Using the radio text feature Tap Joy Box →...
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Useful apps and features Stopping alarms Drag outside the large circle to stop an alarm. If you have previously enabled the snooze option, drag outside the large circle to repeat the alarm after a specified length of time. Deleting alarms →...
Useful apps and features Memo Use this app to create memos. Tap Memo on the Apps screen. Composing memos on the memos list. Enter a memo. Tap DONE. Creating checklists → Create checklist. Enter tasks to do and tap DONE. To mark a task as completed, select a checklist from the memos list and tick the completed task.
Useful apps and features While viewing a memo, tap and use the following options: • : Set the memo as your favourite memo. • E dit: Edit the memo. • D elete: Delete the memo. • S hare via: Share the memo with others. Calculator Use this app for simple or complex calculations.
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Useful apps and features Creating events Tap Calendar on the Apps screen. Enter details. Select a calendar to save the event. Enter a title. Set a start and end date for the event. Enter the location information. Add more details. Set an alarm to remind you of an Change the repeat setting.
Useful apps and features Deleting events Tap Calendar on the Apps screen. → Delete → Delete. To delete an event, select an event and tap Sharing events Tap Calendar on the Apps screen. → Share as, select a file format, and then select a To share an event while viewing it, tap sharing method.
Useful apps and features Playing voice memos Tap Voice Recorder on the Apps screen. and select a voice memo to play. • : Adjust the volume by dragging the volume bar. • / : Pause or resume playback. • / : Skip to the previous or next voice memo.
Useful apps and features Google apps Google provides entertainment, social network, and business apps. You may require a Google account to access some apps. Refer to Setting up accounts for more information. To view more app information, open the each app’s main screen and tap Help. Some apps may not be available or may be labelled differently depending on the region or service provider.
SIG, may be incompatible with your device. • D o not use the Bluetooth feature for illegal purposes (for example, pirating copies of files or illegally tapping communications for commercial purposes). Samsung is not responsible for the repercussion of illegal use of the Bluetooth feature.
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Connecting with other devices Pairing with other Bluetooth devices On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Bluetooth, tap the Bluetooth switch to activate it, and then tap Scan. The detected devices are listed. To set the device as visible to other devices, tap Visibility timeout, and then select an option.
Connecting with other devices Receiving an image When another device sends you an image, accept the Bluetooth authorisation request. The received image is saved in the Gallery → Downloads folder. Unpairing Bluetooth devices On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Bluetooth. The device displays the paired devices in the list.
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Connecting with other devices Sending and receiving data You can share data, such as contacts or media files, with other devices. The following actions are an example of sending an image to another device. Sending an image On the Apps screen, tap Gallery. Select an image.
Kies and connect the device to the computer. Samsung Kies automatically recognises the device and shows available updates in a dialogue box, if any. Click the Update button in the dialogue box to start upgrading. Refer to the Samsung Kies help for more information about how to upgrade.
Transfer files between your device and the computer. Connecting with Samsung Kies Samsung Kies is a computer app that manages media contents and personal information with Samsung devices. Download the latest Samsung Kies from the Samsung website. Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable.
Using a Samsung account On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accounts → Samsung account, and then sign in to your Samsung account. Tap the Samsung account → Back up. Tap the switch next to items to back up, and then tap Back up →...
Settings About Settings Use this app to configure the device and add accounts. Tap Settings on the Apps screen. Connections Wi-Fi Activate the Wi-Fi feature to connect to a Wi-Fi network and access the Internet or other network devices. On the Settings screen, tap Wi-Fi, and then tap the Wi-Fi switch to activate it. To use options, tap •...
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Settings Setting Network notification The device can detect open Wi-Fi networks and display an icon on the status bar to notify when available. → Advanced and tap the Network notification switch to activate this feature. Bluetooth Activate the Bluetooth feature to exchange information over short distances. On the Settings screen, tap Bluetooth, and then tap the Bluetooth switch to activate it.
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Settings Location Change settings for location information permissions. On the Settings screen, tap Location, and then tap the Use current location switch to activate it. • G PS: Set the device to use the GPS satellite for finding the current location. •...
Settings Mobile network Customise settings to control network usage. On the Settings screen, tap Mobile network. • M obile data: Set the device to use data connections on any mobile network. • D ata roaming: Set the device to use data connections when you are roaming. •...
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Settings – Screen lock sound: Set the device to sound when you lock or unlock the touch screen. – Keyboard sound: Set the device to sound when a key is touched. Display Change the display settings. On the Settings screen, tap Display. •...
Settings Personalisation Themes and wallpapers Change the wallpaper settings and the theme of the display or icons. On the Settings screen, tap Themes and wallpapers. • T hemes: – Colour theme: Change the colour theme of the display. – Icon theme: Change the theme for app icons. •...
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– Change PIN: Change the PIN used to access SIM or USIM data. • F ind my mobile: Access the Find my mobile website (findmymobile.samsung.com). You can track and control your lost or stolen device from the Find my mobile website.
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On the Settings screen, tap Backup and reset. • B ack up: Set the device to back up settings and app data with your Samsung account. • R estore: Restore settings and app data using your Samsung account.
• A uto punctuate: Set the device to insert a full stop when you double-tap the space bar. • S ound: Set the device to sound when a key is touched. • C haracter preview: Set the device to display a large image of each character tapped. • R eset: Reset Samsung keyboard settings.
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Settings Power and storage Battery View the amount of battery power consumed by your device. When the battery power is low, you can save battery power by using ultra power saving mode. Refer to Ultra power saving mode for more information. On the Settings screen, tap Power and storage →...
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Settings Date and time Access and alter the following settings to control how the device displays the time and date. On the Settings screen, tap Date and time. • A uto update: Automatically update the time and date when moving across time zones. •...
Troubleshooting Before contacting a Samsung Service Centre, please attempt the following solutions. Some situations may not apply to your device. When you turn on your device or while you are using the device, it prompts you to enter one of the following codes: •...
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• R estart your device to clear any temporary software bugs. • E nsure that your device software is upgraded to the latest version. • I f the touch screen is scratched or damaged, visit a Samsung Service Centre. Your device freezes or has fatal errors If your device freezes or hangs, you may need to close apps or turn off the device and turn it on again.
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The battery icon is empty Your battery is low. Charge the battery or replace it if the battery is user-replaceable. The battery does not charge properly (For Samsung-approved chargers) • E nsure that the charger is connected properly.
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• F ree some memory by transferring files to a computer or deleting files from your device. • R estart the device. If you are still having trouble with the camera app after trying these tips, contact a Samsung Service Centre. Photo quality is poorer than the preview •...
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• I f you are a Windows XP user, ensure that you have Windows XP Service Pack 3 or higher installed on your computer. • E nsure that you have Samsung Kies or Windows Media Player 10 or higher installed on your computer.
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Data stored in the device has been lost Always make backup copies of all important data stored in the device. Otherwise, you cannot restore data if it is corrupted or lost. Samsung is not responsible for the loss of data stored in the device.
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Samsung Electronics. Trademarks • S AMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics. ® • B luetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide.
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